You know, back in the day (I'm starting to sound like an old man) literally nothing used to happen from a college athletics standpoint during this time of the year. But for the third year in a row, it appears that realignment is going to be a story over the next couple of months. That's not a bad thing either - at least it isn't from an Iowa State perspective. For the first time in three years, the Cyclones are safe. No more sleepless nights. No more biting off your fingernails. Just grab some popcorn and a cold beverage. Sit back and enjoy the drama.

Before we dig into the latest in realignment, here are today's Cyclone headlines.

FOOTBALL OFFER: According to the Twitter feed of JCGridiron.com Publisher Brad Hoiseth, Iowa State has offered Blinn (JUCO) defensive tackle Stuart Mouchantaf not only a scholarship, but a chance to come to Ames "right away."

HOOPS RECRUITING NOTES: One of Iowa State's top targets in the class of 2013, Matt Thomas, unofficially visited Virginia yesterday. I've yet to see a link as to how it went.

In other news, according to RecruitLists.com, 2013 point guard Monte Morris will visit Iowa State on June 8. Morris currently claims offers from Iowa State, Arizona State, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Providence, Virginia, Southern California, Western Michigan and Princeton.

REALIGNMENT: I spent the bulk of my Monday afternoon in Des Moines visiting with our advertisers, other media members and Iowa State fans alike. Big 12 expansion is on the mind! It's literally all the people seem to be talking about. That whole May 15 thing has a lot to do with it too. But even so, Florida State to the Big 12 has legs. How do I know this?

NOTE: Florida State's "fan site" publishers seem to be going against the president on this one. Again - Columns like these are the reasons why the president probably felt the need to send out that email. Crazy times!